29 October 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land bond]

First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. A bond given to Francis Reed by Henry Knox for 50 acres of land in Hancock Country, Maine.

GLC02437.07648

30 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Senate and House of Representatives

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A letter from Henry Knox to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding Joseph Jones' petition. Knox appears to be seeking help from the government for Joseph Jones and Benjamin Bartlett whose barns and goods were burnt down by the insurgents in Maine. Letter is possibly a draft.

GLC02437.07650

30 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Cancelled bond]

A note on the second page is signed by John Gleason. Appears to be a receipt of a note for a lot of land in Lincoln, Maine. A sworn statement by Knox that the note for John Foot has been fully paid.

GLC02437.07651

31 October 1801

Cates, Benjamin, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the amount of land and type of defacement committed by the settlers. Also describes other hostile acts the settlers committed. A note at the bottom of the letter states the above mentioned names made an oath to the truth.

GLC02437.07653

4 November 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land deed]

Signed by George Ulmer, Polly Ulmer, and David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed in Penobscot Bay, Maine for the sum of $500 paid by Henry Knox to George and Polly Ulmer.

GLC02437.07655

9 November 1801

Filer, Christopher, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land deed]

Signed by David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed for a tract of land in "Waldoborough," Maine for the sum of $200 paid by Henry Knox to Christopher Filer.

GLC02437.07659

10 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land sale]

First page signed by John Gleason, David [Fales] and Henry Knox. Page two includes a note signed by Samuel Russell and Benjamin Russell. Appears to be a note for a lot of land in Hancock Country, Maine. The note gives Benjamin Russell 100 acres of land in return for $363.30 plus interest to be paid to Henry Knox over three years.

GLC02437.07663

13 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men with trades (blacksmiths, house carpenters, shoe makers, etc.) to settle down with their families.

GLC02437.07667

19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Committee for the Germans on west side of the "Medumack" River]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Docket states, "Committee for the Germans on West Side of the Medumack [Medomak] River [in Maine]. Appears to discuss land claims involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo heirs, and the Germans on the Waldo patent lands. Title and date was taken from docket. See the following GLC numbers for other letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07676, and GLC02437.07677.

GLC02437.07675

19 November 1801

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC numbers for other letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437.07677.

GLC02437.07676

19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437.07676.

GLC02437.07677

19 November 1801

Estes, John, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 100 acres of land in Thomaston, Maine for the sum of $100 paid by Henry Knox to John Estes.

GLC02437.07678

20 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions their prospects will greatly brighten due to the increase of settlers but they have hardly seen any money yet. Complains about their son (likely Henry Jackson Knox) never writing. Writes "My mind can find no other employment for him than to make him our companion, or if he gets a wife our neighbors..." Notes he has enclosed (not included) $200 for her (likely Lucy Knox) journey until he arrives. Addressee name is not listed but based on the content of the letter Knox appears to be writing to his wife, Lucy Knox. The…

GLC02437.07679

1 December 1801

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to give the Committee full power in writing. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07680

25 November 1801

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Town meeting]

Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power to the Committee to act as a mediator between Henry Knox and the settlers. Note at top of letter states John Fitzgerald is the moderator. Letter is almost a duplicate of GLC02437.07682.

GLC02437.07681

25 November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Town meeting]

Signed by Thomas McGregor, the Town Clerk, as a witness. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power to the Committee to act as a mediator between Henry Knox and the settlers. Note at top of letter states John Fitzgerald is the moderator. Letter is almost a duplicate of GLC02437.07681.

GLC02437.07682

26 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

27 November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Advertisement]

Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of harmony and good order throughout that fertile region...in future No usurpation of his lands will be tolerated."

GLC02437.07684

November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Subscribers to the Penobscot Turnpike]

A list of subscribers petitioning to build a turnpike road from Harriman's Ferry in Prospect, Maine to Kennebec Bridge in Augusta, Maine. Each subscriber agrees to petition the Legislature for the road.

GLC02437.07685

1 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Response to a meeting]

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his decision respecting the settlers claims and any future claims to his lands.

GLC02437.07686

4 December 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Contract]

Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received $443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer) services to Knox regarding the settlers in Maine. Note on second page states Ulmer received another $295.24 from Knox. Date was taken from docket.

GLC02437.07689

10 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

14 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

circa 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07703

22 January 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Cancelled bonds]

Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan signed as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by "Jonathan" Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. A note at the bottom of the last page states the bond was cancelled on 23 [September] 1802. Date was possibly written at a later date. Letter is possibly a duplicate of GLC02437.07709.

GLC02437.07708